Services Specialist Assistant -E10 - Allegan

About MDHHS

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

This position supports the implementation of case plan and permanency planning for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who receive services in child welfare. Activities include visiting with youth and family members, transporting family members to facilitate family involvement, reporting observations to the Services Specialist, proposing recommendations, participating in Team Decision Meetings, participating in pre‑placement conferences, interviewing and engaging with relatives and prospective adoptive parents, assisting in the home study, and supervising parent‑youth and other visitations.

• Accompany Services Specialist on visits with youth and family members.
• Transport family members to facilitate family involvement.
• Report observations made during visits to the Services Specialist and propose recommendations as needed.
• Participate in Team Decision Meetings as needed.
• Participate in pre‑placement conferences with Services Specialist.
• Assist the Services Specialist in interviewing and engaging with relatives and prospective adoptive parents.
• Assist the Services Specialist in the home study.
• Supervise parent‑youth, sibling, relative and/or potential adoptive relative’s visitations. Observe interactions, intercede when required, and report any incidents or observations to the Services Specialist.

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester credits in one or a combination of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, a human services‑related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science.

No specific type or amount is required for Services Specialist Assistant 8. One year of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 is required for Services Specialist Assistant 9. Two years of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 or one year equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 9 is required for Services Specialist Assistant E10.

• Attach a copy of your official transcripts showing you meet the educational requirements. Transcripts must be signed by the registrar or show the university seal. Electronic official transcripts are accepted.
• Attach an up‑to‑date resume.
• Attach a cover letter.
• For candidates who do not possess a State of Michigan driver’s license but have a license from another state, please provide an official two‑year driving record from the state in which you currently hold a valid license.

The physical location of this position is nd Avenue Suite 300, Allegan, MI 49010. This position is not 100% remote. Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered within limits. Selected candidates must work within Michigan.